Am I ready for the AZ-900?
The AZ-900 is an entry-level exam — no prior cloud experience required. However, this self-assessment helps you understand where you stand and what to focus on.
Self-Assessment checklist
Click each row to cycle through: ✅ Comfortable | ⚠️ Need Review | ❌ New to Me
General concepts
| Skill | Your Level (click to rate) |
|---|---|
| I understand the basic difference between cloud and on-premises computing | ⬜ |
| I have heard of terms like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS | ⬜ |
| I know what a virtual machine is | ⬜ |
| I understand basic networking concepts (IP address, DNS) | ⬜ |
| I can navigate a web-based interface (portals, dashboards) | ⬜ |
| I understand the concept of paying for what you use (utility billing) | ⬜ |
Cloud awareness
| Skill | Your Level (click to rate) |
|---|---|
| I know what public, private, and hybrid cloud mean | ⬜ |
| I have heard of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud | ⬜ |
| I understand why companies move to the cloud | ⬜ |
| I know what high availability means | ⬜ |
| I understand the concept of scalability (scaling up/out) | ⬜ |
| I know what a data center is | ⬜ |
How to interpret your results
Mostly ✅: You're over-prepared!
You likely already know much of the AZ-900 content. Consider jumping to AZ-104 instead, or use AZ-900 as a quick confidence-building certification.
Mix of ✅ and ⚠️: Perfect candidate
AZ-900 is designed exactly for you. Work through the challenges in order and you'll be ready in 1-2 weeks.
Several ❌: You're the target audience!
Don't worry — AZ-900 assumes NO prior knowledge. The challenges will teach you everything from scratch. Start with Challenge 01 and take your time.
Most people pass AZ-900 with 1-2 weeks of focused study. The exam is 45 minutes with ~40-60 questions. If you complete all 24 challenges and their Knowledge Checks, you'll be well-prepared.